Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Canopy Wine Lounge

4.9

4.9 (112)

$50 and over

Wine Bar

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Canopy Wine Lounge is a driving source for wine & community no matter where your palate takes you. To curate this lounge, a partnership formed between longtime Palm Springs local Noah Mamet and the owner of our 15 unique winery properties around the globe. Our decor is a modern take on the popular design of the 1950's, using clean lines, pops of color, and various textured fabrics and fixtures.

To accent our wine bar, we have a custom-built clay amphora where our in-house winemaker will be fermenting and ageing a Californian rosé. Glowing fireplace features highlight our meticulously curated selection of desert plants. Our food bites are meant to be paired with quality-driven wines and lively conversation between friends.

Top review

Lori

Dined 7 days ago

LOVE this place - attentive service, fantastic wine & food, stylish setting with great mountain/ museum view - what's not to love?

Jillian's

4.9

4.9 (1003)

$50 and over

International

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Romantic. Inviting. Original. Uncompromising quality.
Superb cuisine graciously served in an extraordinary atmosphere, is the unique inspiration of proprietors Jay and June Trubee.
Guests will experience a masterful Eclectic cuisine. Our menus are designed to include seasonal local ingredients, classic Jillian’s dishes and, of course, your preferences. To accompany your meal, we offer an extensive selection of fine wines from around the world.
Whether you choose one of our distinctive dining rooms or the inviting outdoor courtyard, enchanting garden or private terrace, every detail will be attended to, every need met. With everything from the menu selection to the wine pairings and flower arrangements that can be custom-designed for a most memorable occasion.

RESERVATIONS FOR 5 GUESTS OR MORE.......CALL (760) 776-8242

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CarolVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We were in La Quinta to celebrate my husband’s 60th Birthday and Jillian’s was our last night’s dinner. It was the best dinner we had the whole week! Rico, our waiter, was amazing. The owners made us feel like we were old friends. And the food was delicious and perfect. Absolutely nothing could have been better. We will remember Jillian’s and will definitely be back next time we are in the area.

The Sandbar Restaurant & Bar

4.9

4.9 (161)

$31 to $50

American

La Quinta

About the restaurant

“Almost Four Decades of Desert Dining Excellence continues under a new helm”.

As the former owner of the Adobe Garden Hotel and Irongate Restaurant in Palm Desert, Cunard’s in La Quinta, Robert Cunard’s in Palm Desert, and The Prevue in Rancho Mirage, Robert Cunard’s reputation as a restaurateur is well-established in the Coachella Valley.

He rebuilt the Sandbar, and has remained true to his tradition of quality cuisine and impeccable service.

Robert will pass the Helm of The Sandbar to Waldo Cesoni, a local seasoned Restauranteur who is already serving the Coachella Valley with Waldo’s Ristorante and Backstreet Bistro on El Paseo.

“Bob and I share the same passion for taking care of our guests and treat every one as family”, The Sandbar will continue with the same philosophy and culture for many more years to come.

Bill Baker playing music starting at 6:00PM ~ Tuesday through Saturday.

Please say hi to Bob and Waldo

Looking forward to serving you soon and often.
Bob & Waldo

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RonVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Loved the ambience, our waitress Michelle, the energy, and the brown butter filet of sole.

533 Viet Fusion

4.8

4.8 (304)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

533 is a contemporary Vietnamese Fusion restaurant nestled in Palm Springs, with a full bar. Cooking with the freshest local and organic ingredients is what they're known for. In their mid century modern dinning room, you can enjoy, the popular pink drink, the Thai Basil Lemon drop. Amongst the best sellers you will find the Ahi tuna roll, Chili Braised Osso Buco, Vietnamese Crepe, French Short Ribs and the Pad Thai. The menu also offers plenty of gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan dishes. Voted Best of the Best Vietnamese in Palm Springs!

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Sheera

Dined 1 day ago

Delicious! Tried a few new dishes and everything was great. The new chairs were better then they used to be and we were able to be seated 15 minutes early. The restaurant was full but food did not take long and the service was paced perfectly. The eggplant and tofu dish was great

The Steakhouse at Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs

4.8

4.8 (1583)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Discover The Steakhouse, Palm Springs’ premier place to dine. Explore an *a la carte* menu featuring perfectly aged prime cuts and fresh seafood – all cooked to perfection. Enjoy the exquisite dining experience of The Steakhouse in the casually elegant indoor atmosphere or amidst incredible views on the Mediterranean inspired outdoor patio. The award-winning wine list will compliment your dining experience.

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Cathy

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

The service and the ambience were great. The noise level was a little loud, although the restaurant was half full. The mark up on the wine was very high. And the food was excellent however expensive.

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4.8

4.8 (1097)

$30 and under

Italian

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Al dente Trattoria - A quaint cucina with a decidedly European atmosphere, has served Palm Springs and international clientele for over 30 years.

Al dente proprietor Kendra Riccio and Executive Chef Oscar Cardenas present an extensive menu of pastas with homemade sauces, beef, veal, and fresh seafood entrées for lunch and dinner in a casual fine dining atmosphere. Located on historic Palm Canyon Drive, downtown Palm Springs, within walking distance to major hotels, convention center, shopping and casinos.

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AlanVIP

Dined today

Great Food. Good Service. Diverse Menu! Love the Bread, Tomatoes and Garlic!!

The Bistro - Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

4.8

4.8 (1215)

$31 to $50

American

Indio

About the restaurant

A world of flavor, textures and ambiance await you at the Bistro. Start your Bistro experience with a hand-crafted, specialty cocktail at the stunning mahogany bar.

The Bistro specializes in exciting, contemporary fine cuisine including succulent seafood and tantalizing sushi selections. You’ll also enjoy carefully dry-aged on site, hand-carved, premium USDA beef. The Bistro offers an enticing array of salads, appetizers, entrees and desserts, sure to impress the most discriminating of palates.

Guests have the option to dine inside with a view of the exhibition kitchen, or outside overlooking palm trees and a beautiful courtyard.

Reservations are recommended.

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Shannon

Dined 1 day ago

The food was fantastic and the dining experience was wonderful. Chilean Sea Bass is the best and the Crab salad was soooo good I wish I had more . It's a little loud in there but not too bad . Can't wait to get back

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Popular dish

Miso-Sake Glazed Chilean Sea Bass

Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Arnold Palmer's Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (4733)

$31 to $50

American

La Quinta

About the restaurant

Arnold Palmer’s Restaurant features Progressive American cuisine, including fresh seafood, steaks, and some of Arnie’s great comfort foods. This one-of-a-kind restaurant features many indoor dining options, including multiple private rooms, a beautiful bar and lounge, and an impressive wine room that houses 2,500 bottles with a large table for special events up to 20 guests. The extensive newly remodeled patio (awarded 2022 top 100 outdoor dining restaurants in the country by open table diners) offers live entertainment every night featuring Mark Linford with stunning views of the Santa Rosa Mountains and breathtaking landscape.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

Good service. Meatloaf was delicious. Patio ambiance was so nice. Music was great. Will be back again and again.

Chez Pierre Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1548)

$31 to $50

French

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Chez Pierre Bistro is an authentic and most charming French bistro that everybody wished they had in their neighborhood, where Chef Pierre develops his profound love for creative and innovative ideas in his kitchen.
The ambiance is intimate, friendly, his staff always very professional and his charming wife Esther watches over the dining room.

Chef Pierre has the extensive knowledge, passion and respect of the best ingredients from local farmers markets. His cuisine is superb and his daily specials are impressive, unique and follow the seasons.
In the winter you can find his famous cassoulet, in the spring, shad roe and soft shell crabs, in the summer, paella in addition to a selection of wild fish.

It is no surprise that Chez Pierre Bistro has been voted Best French restaurant of the Desert for the past 10 years and nominated among ”Best Chef of America” by his peers.

Top review

JohnVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We had an event to celebrate and we often go to Chez Pierre for such occasions. We have been dining here since 2015 and this recent evening we had one of our best meals in that time. Service, led by the marvelous Arturo, was great. Arturo is friendly, polite, and efficient. We got the usual warm welcome and a nice table in the corner. Our appetizers came quickly and our mains followed soon after we'd finished them. Both dinners were the best we've had at Chez Pierre. This was another great evening with the great staff and chefs at this wonderful restaraunt.

Freddies Kitchen at the Cole

4.8

4.8 (227)

$31 to $50

French American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

A modern French Bistro serving fresh, French California cuisine with global flavors in a casual, social, and welcoming atmosphere.
Chef Frederic takes the best locally grown and sourced food, mixes it with his creativity, and re-imagines it into perfect bites prepared with love.
Located at the remodeled Cole Hotel, a place to gather in Uptown Palm Springs.
We look forward to serving you!

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BrianVIP

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Freddies Kitchen is a gem. The food is outstanding and the service is friendly and professional. It's a bit of a splurge but if you're looking for a special meal this is a great choice.

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Popular dish

Peppered Elk Medallions

Popular dish

Wild Mushroom Strudel

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